Evaluation of practical diets containing different protein levels, with or without fish meal, for juvenile Australian red claw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus)

Results from this study indicate that juvenile red claw can be fed a practical diet containing 35% CP with 0% FM if a combination of less expensive plant protein ingredients (SBM, wheat, BGY, and milo) is added. CP levels can be reduced to 30% if 15% anchovy fish meal is included. Reducing CP levels and the reliance of fish meal in Australian red claw diets may help reduce operating costs and thereby increase producers profits.